Comments about new ways to monetize the PlayStation Network have left many wondering what Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) had in mind, but today the company unveiled a significant piece of the puzzle. Embedded into PlayStation Home will be a free-to-play MMO game called Sodium, which will feature virtual items and new levels available as micro-transactions between $0.99 and $4.99.
"The launch of PlayStation Home in 2008 pioneered new ground in interactive entertainment and, since then, increasing support and enthusiasm from our PS3 user and game publisher communities have helped to make this a tremendous first year for the platform," said Peter Dille, senior vice president of marketing and PlayStation Network for SCEA. "Today we further push the envelope with the launch of PlayStation Home's Sodium -- an evolving space that leverages the incredible computing power of PS3 to deliver truly unique, and visually stunning social gaming experiences that you won't find on any other platform."
SCEA also announced the long anticipated digital comic service for PSN. The initial offering will include 550 comics from major publishers Marvel Entertainment, Disney, IDW Publishing and iVerse Media and can be downloaded to a PC or directly to a PSP for prices between $0.99 and $2.99.
